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The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 342
🕑 Added 2024-04-23 21:47:11 +0000 UTCChapter 342: Extra Story 7
"Thank you," He Jingqing said as he closed the car door and removed his mask, revealing his handsome face that had captivated the world. "I am He Jingqing. How should I address you?"
Ling Chunann’s gaze lingered on the man's face for a moment before responding, "Hello, Movie Emperor He, I'm Tan Anyue."
"It’s really thanks to you this time. The car suddenly broke down, and my assistant had something urgent come up; otherwise, I wouldn’t know how long I’d have to wait. Also, Anyue, no need to be so formal, just call me Brother He."
The assistant, who had rushed over in a hurry only to find no one there, was speechless...
Before Ling Chunann could use the informal address, the person in the front seat spoke up, "Where is Movie Emperor He heading to?"
"One hundred eighty Hongnan Road, thank you." He Jingqing seemed to notice him then, "And who might this be?"
"We met at a banquet a few days ago. But of course, Movie Emperor He is a busy man. It’s normal for the important to be forgetful."
"Oh! It’s Mr. Zhong, right? I heard you recently signed a new artist, Anyue, right? You really have a good eye. Anyue looks like a promising talent," He Jingqing said with a good-natured smile. "I wonder if Anyue has any gaps in his schedule soon, perhaps we could collaborate."
"No need for Movie Emperor He to trouble himself, Anyue’s schedule is already set. It’s rare for Movie Emperor He to take such good care of his juniors, I’ll thank you on behalf of Anyue."
...
The two of them chatted back and forth, creating a lively atmosphere.
Ling Chunann, left to the side, took interest in cracking open a pack of sunflower seeds.
As a top agent, although Zhong Ren appeared easygoing, his skills in conversation were quite formidable, and He Jingqing, a professional actor, was no match and soon admitted defeat, not even obtaining Ling Chunann’s contact information by the time he exited the car.
Watching the disoriented actor leave the car without even remembering his sunglasses, 098 stared dumbfounded, sensing something off in the plot's development.
Ling Chunann spat out a sunflower seed shell, glanced at his agent who was driving primly and properly, and before the agent looked back, he picked up the sunglasses He Jingqing had left behind. "Mr. Zhong, Movie Emperor He left his glasses in the car. We should return them."
Zhong Ren didn’t look away as he replied, "No worries, I’ll deliver them to his office tomorrow."
"But..."
"It’s getting late, aren’t you hungry? I’ll cook something when we get back."
"Alright, just don’t forget to return them tomorrow." Ling Chunann carefully stored the sunglasses in the glove compartment. "Ah, I forgot to ask for his contact information."
098 seemed to notice a slight decrease in the smile on Zhong Ren’s lips when Ling Chunann mentioned this, but it just blinked its eyes, realizing the agent was still as amiable as ever, so it must have been its imagination.
As the agent showed no reaction, Ling Chunann was about to say more when his phone suddenly rang, the caller being Tan Ancheng, who hadn't shown up at the café.
Without a second thought, Ling Chunann hit the mute button.
After about a dozen rings, the screen dimmed and then lit up again seconds later, with Ling Chunann repeating the action three times, until it rang a fourth time.
In Tan Anyue’s memory, Tan Ancheng wouldn’t call a second time if he missed the first, so this must mean he either was furious or had suddenly realized the importance of his younger brother.
Considering the possibilities, Ling Chunann chose the former.
When the phone rang for the fifth time, he finally answered, then tossed it aside, picking it back up after about two minutes just in time to hear the last cold remark, "You have until today to return to the old house, and if you don’t come back, don’t bother in the future."
Ling Chunann touched his ear, not the meek soul that the original owner had been, "If that woman is still at home, I definitely won’t return." And then he hung up.
Listening to the dial tone, Tan Ancheng’s face turned blue.
Su Manqing saw Tan Ancheng was angry and added fuel to the fire, "Brother Chen, what’s wrong? Did Anyue make you angry again? He’s still young, bound to be a bit naive."
"Yes, indeed naive," Tan Ancheng said coldly as he glanced at his phone. "Since you’ve already signed with the agency, move to the artists’ dormitory this afternoon."
Su Manqing, startled by his initial statement and before her pride
could surge, was shocked by his following words, "Chen, Brother Chen?"
"Anyue is young, and as his guardian, I have a duty to educate him properly. It’s his rebellious phase; he might have some complaints against you, bear with it a bit. I’ll have the housekeeper pack your things when we get back." Had it not been for today’s events, he wouldn’t have realized how significant his grievances against this woman were.
Su Manqing: "…"
She hadn’t even had a chance to sleep with such a quality man, and now she was being kicked out, Su Manqing was far from willing, but no matter what she said, Tan Ancheng had made up his mind, and as soon as they returned, someone packed her belongings, not even leaving her lunch.
Reluctantly leaving the Tan family mansion, Su Manqing doubted her own charm; wasn’t it said that no man could resist a seductress? Why then, having been down the mountain so long, had she not hooked anyone?
Thinking this, Su Manqing flashed a smile at the bodyguard driving, which immediately caused the previously steady car to swerve slightly; she touched her radiant, beautiful face, her allure hadn’t diminished.
The next morning, Ling Chunann arrived at the set early, coincidentally running into Su Manqing who also came to the set.
Ling Chunann was somewhat surprised that Su Manqing showed no intention of arguing with him; her expression was gloomy, her thoughts unknown.
"Host, the female lead’s magical power seems to have increased." 098, since arriving in this world, had been restricted by Ling Chunann and dared not monitor the female lead constantly, but from close observation, it could see her transformation. The female lead might have slept with Brother Tan last night? Thinking this, 098 was even more convinced that Brother Tan definitely wasn’t its master anymore.
Ling Chunann, hearing 098’s comment, didn’t show any particular reaction, greeted the crew members, and entered the dressing room. After yesterday’s interactions, the crew members’ fondness for Ling Chunann had greatly increased; he was polite, capable in acting, and good-looking, making him hard for anyone to dislike.
Seeing the crew’s attitude towards Ling Chunann, Su Manqing’s expression darkened even further, whispering a few words to the assistant beside her before heading to the makeup room.
Zhong Ren was retained by Feng Baiqin for a meeting at the company today, and Ling Chunann declined the company-assigned bodyguard, currently accompanied only by an assistant who had previously worked with Tan Anyue. This assistant was also a smooth operator, and by the time Ling Chunann emerged from the dressing room, he had already ingratiated himself with the crew members.
However, the only downside was that this assistant was too busy to pay attention to Ling Chunann.
"Host, this assistant is too much, you must teach him a lesson, let him see who pays his salary," 098 fumed, "Host, why haven’t you fired him yet?"
In the original text, this assistant, Chen Chun, became the female lead’s lackey not long after Tan Anyue’s death, and it was later revealed that he had badmouthed Tan Anyue, though at the time Tan Anyue had died, it hadn’t caused much of a stir, but that didn’t stop 098’s growing disdain for him.
Ling Chunann wasn’t bothered by these irrelevant people; Chen Chun had approached him on his own today, but this was just fine, it was an opportunity to deal with him as well.
Chen Chun, chatting with the crew members not far away, suddenly felt a chill on his back, he looked up at the blazing sun above, not paying much mind to the cold sensation just now, continuing to laugh and joke with others.
Perhaps due to the increase in magical power, Su Manqing performed very smoothly in today’s scene, easing the director, who had been grim all morning, a bit, though he still didn’t show her any favor until he saw Ling Chunann, patting him on the shoulder with a smile, encouraging him to do well.
The actors witnessing this scene felt even more envious of Ling Chunann; this young man had so quickly won the favor of the director, known as the ‘demonic black-faced’, which was truly remarkable.
Ling Chunann’s scene today was with the male and female leads, the male lead in the drama was a delinquent, and as the antagonist, Ling Chunann’s character was a wealthy spoiled young master. The scene took place at a party.
The female lead, working at the hotel, accidentally spilled wine on the wealthy young master’s clothes. Enraged, the young master raised his hand to strike the female lead, only to be stopped by the male lead who came looking for her. The spoiled young master was naturally no match for the delinquent, not only failing
to hit her, but also ending up in the swimming pool.
It was a very clichéd and melodramatic hero-saving-the-beauty plot, but audiences still loved this type of scene. As a melodramatic idol drama, it was indispensable.
Ling Chunann playing the wealthy spoiled young master was completely at ease, standing under the camera, his aura shifted instantly from a refined and elegant young master to a lazily charming and mischievous wealthy scion, effortlessly flirting with the beauties at the party.
The crew members watching his transformation were all amazed, especially many young women, who, seeing Ling Chunann blow a kiss, held their blushing cheeks and whispered excitedly, having not realized before how charming a spoiled young master could be.
The attention was completely focused on Ling Chunann, none noticing that a tall figure had quietly appeared in a corner of the set, watching the young man in the center like a predator watching its prey.
"Host, don’t drink the water in the cup." As Ling Chunann raised the cup to his lips, 098 suddenly warned, "There’s something added to it!"
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